File Extension Database

Open DEX File

DEX extension files have various format and application options, some of which are listed below:

Dalvik Executable File

A DEX extension file is an executable file saved in a format that contains compiled code written for Android, Google's Linux-based mobile phone platform.

Android is the operating system that some mobile devices use to function.

In other words, it is about everything that you can see and with which you can interact from the screen of your computer.

DEX files are usually common for developers and designers of Android applications.

These can be verified when you use Android Studio (SDK).

More about Android Studio

Android Studio is the official integrated development environment (IDE) used to develop apps for Android.

Based on IntelliJ IDEA's powerful code editor and developer tools, Android Studio offers even more features to improve your productivity when building Android apps.

It is technically called a 'Dalvik Executable', and can be interpreted by the Dalvik virtual machine.

DEX files can be created manually or by automatically translating compiled Java programs.

Multiple DEX files are compressed into a single installable APK extension package, which is, in any case, the final Android application file.

Disketch

In this second case, the DEX file is a disk label project created by the Disketch label design software.

Disketch lets you easily add your own images and text to CD, DVD, or Blu-ray disc labels and covers, so you can quickly create your own labels and covers.

The DEX file saves the layout for a CD or DVD and can include imported text and images, it can also be printed using a standard printer or a printer that supports disc labels.

Because Disketch has been updated, it now uses the DEPROJ extension for disk label projects.

Given the above, the DEX format is deprecated but can still be opened by current versions of Disketch.

Excel Spreadsheet

In this section, a DEX file is a spreadsheet file created by Microsoft Excel or exported by another spreadsheet program, such as OpenOffice Calc or Apple Numbers.

A spreadsheet is used to organize, analyze, manipulate, and visualize data, in the form of tables with rows and columns.

Excel is the most widely used spreadsheet application in the world, ahead of Numbers, OpenOffice and LibreOffice.

It is included in all editions of the Microsoft Office suite and is used in home, academic, and business environments.

DEX is similar to XLSX files but in binary file format.

Similar to XLSX, data is stored in rows and columns in a DEX file.

Although DEX files are also from Microsoft Excel, these are less popular and less well known.

By comparison, the XLSX file format is the default choice for saving Excel workbooks.

DEX files have been marked deprecated and are no longer supported in newer versions of Microsoft Excel.

DEX files can also store math functions, graphics, styles, and formats.

DEXIS Digital X-ray File

In the latter case, the DEX file is an X-ray image saved in the proprietary X-ray format used by the DEXIS Digital X-ray system for dental imaging.

DEXIS Digital X-ray systems is a manufacturer of X-ray capture devices with various products that complete a wide range for dental workers.

As its acronym indicates, the DEX file captures dental X-rays and saves them in a digital format, which is proprietary.

Software to open and work with a DEX file

Due to the fact that DEX files can take different formats, it is necessary to make sure of the format of that file that you have in your hands, since using inappropriate software can cause damage to the file that can be irreparable.

How Can I Open DEX File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open DEX file is to find a DEX file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a DEX file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open DEX file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as DEX file opener then try to search online for "DEX viewer", "application to open DEX file" or "open DEX file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open DEX file

How Can I Open DEX File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a DEX file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a DEX file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with DEX file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as DEX file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open DEX file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open DEX file then try to search for "DEX viewer", "application to open DEX file" or "read DEX file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read DEX file

How Can I Open DEX File on Android

If you downloaded a DEX file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded DEX file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "DEX".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "DEX viewer", "DEX file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open DEX File on iPhone or iPad

To open DEX File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the DEX file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "DEX". This way you can find apps which can open DEX files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "DEX viewer" or "DEX file" online in your favorite search engine.

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